Philip II — sestertius. Faithful reformulation from the visible VCoins Carthago Numismatics listing.
Analysis & expertise
Philip II, as Caesar (Philip I, 244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-246, AE (21,52g 31mm) Obv.: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, draped bust r., Rev.: PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing r., holding spear and globe in field, S - C. RIC 255a C 55.
Observed source price: € 160.00. Antikarts sale price includes a 15% markup.
Characteristics
Weight : 21.52 g Diameter : 31 mm RIC reference : RIC 255a C 55 Denomination : sestertius Metal : bronze Date : 244-249 Issuing authority : Philip II Mint : Rome Source reference : 002502
Historical context
Issuing authority visible on the source listing: Philip II. Chronological frame indicated on the source record: 244-249. Mint mentioned in the source documentation: Rome. Monetary typology observed during cataloguing: sestertius, bronze.
Cultural value
References visible on the consulted listing: RIC 255a C 55 ; 002502.
Traceability & guarantees
Antikarts cataloguing reference: 002502. The photographs reproduce the specimen documented during catalog integration. This record corresponds to a specimen offered for sale on Antikarts. Stored documentary source: https://www.vcoins.com/fr/stores/carthago_numismatics/294/product/philip_ii_as_caesar_philip_i_244249_ae_sestertius_rome_ad_244246/2147996/Default.aspx.